Places To Visit During Ghost Hunting Tours Texas

By Henry Cole


Talk of paranormal activity often sparks fear in many people. Some, however, light up at the thought of exploring the mysterious travails of the paranormal. If you have a keen interest in the world of oddities, you might want to sign up for ghost hunting tours Texas.

There are lots of agencies that specialize in guided tours all over Texas. Claims of ghost sightings are not new to Texans, with many locals reporting seeing something in hotels, burial grounds and houses. A full day tour should certainly quell your interest and let you ascertain if the stories are indeed true.

One building that regularly gets talked about in town is the Prince Solms Inn. This property lies just by the Guadalupe River and has long been used to house visitors from outside the state. The vintage appeal that the interior of the building holds is something to admire, more so the expansive staircase that leads up to the furniture filled guest rooms.

The wall next to the staircase is lined up with old pictures. Word has it that you may see the people in the pictures actually move if it is your lucky day, like the scenes in Harry Potter films. There is an antique piano at the basement of the building that still functions properly. The spooky thing about this inn is that you get the feeling you are being watched, whether you are alone in your room or at the in house bar with other guests.

Your itinerary should also feature a detour to the Blue Light Cemetery. This burial ground was opened to the public during the 19th century. However, numerous alleged cases of devilish rituals in the night and vandalism saw it closed. According to some locals, Satanists once made a demon appear in the grounds, making the place haunted ever since. Visitors are always advised by the locals to pray before venturing into the cemetery.

The Faust Hotel is also sure to instill some fear in you. It has been in operation since the early 20th century. Its vintage architecture says a lot about how old it is. Most of the decorations that it originally came with are intact. There is always a supernatural touch to this building, with a host of people saying they felt an uncontrollable urge to go forward and explore after seeing it from the outside.

Today, the ground floor features a bar and grill. Its expansive halls are used regularly for weddings and events. Legend has it that there is a ghost that roams between its halls. On numerous occasions, guests have reported being woken up at night by loud breathing noises. This would certainly be a spectacular place to spend the night in if you are enthralled by ghost sightings and would like to prove if they exist.

Finalize your tour with a trip to the Woodbine Hotel. A female spirit is believed to roam the interior of the hotel. There are reports of windows shattering, doors closing and opening at will, objects moving unexplainably and gut wrenching footsteps late at night.




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